Seaways vs Sea Tests
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Seaways
Access the latest maritime industry insights, technical journals, and webinar recordings. Stay updated with news, events, and job opportunities, and inspire young navigators with a dedicated magazine.
- Technical journal access
- Webinar recordings
- Continuing professional development tracking
- Free maritime magazine
- Jobs board
- Industry news and events
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The Seaways app is primarily designed for members of The Nautical Institute but also includes features that will appeal to the wider maritime community. Members can use the app to catch up on the latest industry thinking through reading the Institute's monthly technical journal Seaways. They can also access recordings of the Institute's popular technical webinars and update their continuing professional development record. Also included within the app is The Navigator, the Institute's free magazine that aims to inspire professionalism in young marine navigators. Users can browse not only the current issue but all back issues as well. The app also provides a jobs board together with all the latest news and events from The Nautical Institute.
Sea Tests
Prepare for professional maritime exams with a comprehensive test database. Improve your knowledge and skills for navigation, ship management, and safety. Enhance your qualifications for a successful seafaring career.
- Extensive question database
- Covers navigation, safety, and technical aspects
- User-friendly interface
- Adaptive design for anytime, anywhere testing
- Preparation for professional exams and certifications
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The application is designed for seafarers seeking to improve their knowledge and skills through modern and convenient tests. It features the most popular types of tests from leading maritime training providers. These tests will help you prepare for various professional exams and certifications required for working on ships. The application provides access to an extensive database of questions covering all aspects of maritime activities, from navigation and ship management to safety and technical maintenance. The user-friendly interface and adaptive design allow you to easily take tests anytime and anywhere, whether you are on board a ship or onshore. With our application, you can confidently prepare for any professional exams and certifications, enhance your qualifications, and increase your chances for a successful career in the maritime industry. Start your training today and take a step towards new opportunities in the world of seafaring!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Seaways at 100% against Sea Tests's 0%. Seaways also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Sea Tests's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 16 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Sea Tests sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Seaways asks for nothing beyond the download.
Seaways ships an update every 16 months, Sea Tests every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Seaways | Sea Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Nautical Institute | Vladimir Bukovsky |
Customer experience
Seaways
Sea Tests
In-app purchases
Seaways
No in-app purchases
Sea Tests
- 110 coins$4.99
- 260 coins$9.99
- 610 coins$19.99



